Mr Eazi say concert commitment wey he already get stop am from attending 2019 premiere of The Lion King and possibly meeting Jay-Z. The Nigerian singer explain the missed opportunity for recent BBC Focus on Africa interview, as he look back on two important invitations wey clash.
He contribute to Beyoncé The Lion King: The Gift music project and receive invitation to the film premiere. Dem expect Jay-Z there, but Mr Eazi say person don already pay am to perform for another place on the same date.
For the singer, the possible meeting mean more than just meeting celebrity. He describe Jay-Z as person wey he look up to for music and entrepreneurship. Missing the premiere mean losing that particular chance, although he say he still hope say dem go meet.
The account also make the timeline clear. The scheduling clash happen for 2019; wetin new na Mr Eazi discussing am now. No be announcement say dem recently cancel meeting, plan collaboration or sign business agreement between the two artists.
Mr Eazi also use the interview talk about his own business interests. He say he dey directly or indirectly involved in activities for more than 20 African countries and he dey invest for sport with long-term plan. Na his own account of how far his ventures reach and the direction dem dey go.
Together, these comments show why he connect his music influences with business ambition. The concert story na about keeping paid engagement wey don already dey when another opportunity show; his wider comments place that choice inside career wey he say pass recording and performance.